IGP Orders Investigation Into KWAM 1’s Airport Incident After NCAA Petition

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as KWAM 1.

This comes following Kwam 1’s unruly behaviour that reportedly disrupted the safe operation of a ValueJet flight at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) lodged a formal complaint about the incident, which allegedly took place on August 5, 2025, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023.

Acting on the petition, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Airport Command to carry out a detailed investigation to determine what happened and take appropriate action.

The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from NCAA over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1).

“He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023, following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

“In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.”

The police also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining safety in the aviation sector and promised to work closely with relevant agencies to enforce compliance with aviation laws.

“The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws”, the statement added.

KanyiDaily recalls that on August 5, KWAM 1 was involved in an altercation at Abuja Airport while attempting to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos with a flask suspected to contain alcohol.